Honda Civic Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Honda Civic Hybrid model year from 2003–2025 using 397 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 18 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2009, which drew far more complaints than other Civic Hybrid years at the same age. The best years are 2011, 2015 and 2014.

14model years
397complaints
18recalls
2010, 2008worst years
2011, 2015best years

Complaints by model year

2003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015202551354855646428121129558
Owner complaints per model year, Honda Civic Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
202584.5×2Collision AvoidanceAverage
20155−58%—Wheel & TireGood
20145−42%—AirbagGood
20139−25%—EngineAverage
201212−13%1ElectricalAverage
20111−75%6AirbagGood
2010121.5×6ElectricalCaution
2009283.2×5ElectricalAvoid
2008645.8×4Fuel SystemAvoid
2007644.9×5ElectricalAvoid
2006553.9×7ElectricalAvoid
2005482.7×6TransmissionCaution
200435−42%6TransmissionGood
200351−25%6TransmissionAverage

* Complaints compared with the median Civic Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Honda Civic Hybrid problems

Latest Honda Civic Hybrid recalls

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 24V-763 · Oct 14, 2024 · 720,810 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Steering

NHTSA recall 24V-744 · Oct 3, 2024 · 1,693,199 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024.

Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

NHTSA recall 20V-770 · Dec 10, 2020 · 248,358 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,…

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-501 · Jun 27, 2019 · 1,657,752 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-499 · Jun 27, 2019 · 3,947 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

All 18 Honda Civic Hybrid recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Honda Civic Hybrid should you avoid?

2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2009 and 2005 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Civic Hybrid years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2010.

What is the best year for the Honda Civic Hybrid?

2011 has the fewest complaints compared with other Civic Hybrid years at the same age, followed by 2015 and 2014. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Honda Civic Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (120), transmission & drivetrain (104) and engine & cooling (81). Electrical complaints peak in the 2007 model year.

How many recalls has the Honda Civic Hybrid had?

18 recalls across 2003–2025. The model year with the most is 2006. See all Honda Civic Hybrid recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.